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Diane Argabright
Diane Lynn Argabright 57 years old of Philadelphia passed away on Thursday December 10th 2020. Diane is survived by her beloved daughter Samantha Garcia, as well as her loving brother Eric Austin, and ex-husbands Dennis Garcia and Tracy Argabright. Diane is predeceased by her cherished son, Joshua Taylor Argabright. Diane loved music and going on hikes. […]
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“Who Would You Trust With Your…?”
One of the highest compliments you can pay someone is “I’d trust you with my life.” Now, Facebook is giving you the opportunity to top that sentiment with “I’d trust you with my on-line life.” Responding to feedback from its users, Facebook has installed a “Legacy Contact” feature which allows you to choose someone to […]
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The Game of Life
At the park today my feet are walking but my mind is blogging. This summer went by way too fast and now with the onset of fall, we are all thrust back into a routine, whether it is school, work, a combination of both or even retirement. What could I discuss? Back to […]
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Hope Springs Eternal in 2014
Hope springs eternal in the Delaware Valley! The snow is finally melting, temperatures are moderating and the Phillies are playing ball in Clearwater. It won’t be long before the sun icon dominates the Action News 7-day forecast, daffodils bloom and birds wake us up with a morning song. After a particularly grueling winter, I think […]
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Keep Calm and Carry on This Christmas
Bright cherry red “Keep Calm and Carry On” pillows and coffee mugs stand out amongst all the other tchotchkes crowding the shelves at TJ Maxx this holiday season. I smile and laugh to myself and think of my beloved mother who passed away eight years ago today. She wasn’t British and she wasn’t stoic. In […]
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Parenting with Honor
As parents, from our very first childbirth class all the way to college tours, we connect and commiserate with other parents. With knowing glances and “I hear ya” chuckles, we know what each other is going through at the time, whether our children are at the same stage or if we have survived that phase […]
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Conversations That Matter – Part III
Understanding that discussing end of life decisions is a very difficult topic, I am very grateful to those of you who have shared your experiences and feelings on this highly personal matter. In reviewing your responses, I have found that most people are confident of their final wishes but are more concerned about their loved […]
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Conversations That Matter – Part II
As promised in last week’s blog, I have interviewed my friend Betty, a registered nurse with more than 45 years healthcare experience including oncology and hospice work. She offers her insight and opinion on the conversations that must take place between generations. I understand that it is important for people to have an advance health […]
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Conversations That Matter – Part I
I was a freshman in college when I truly realized how families can differ when talking about things that matter most. I had naively assumed most other families put it all out on the dinner table, like my loud Italian family who aired all joys, grievances and everything in between, over heaping plates of pasta […]
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A Pool Mom Looks Back
After 15 summers, I am packing away my dented, lime-green Wheelie cooler, retiring my canvas L.L. Bean towel tote, and literally hanging up my khaki “Pool Mom” baseball hat. I am a pool mom no more. You can’t be a pool mom without children to take to the pool. My son, 20, and in college, […]